{"product_id":"prince-of-peace-paschal-candle-catholic-easter-vigil-resurrection-candle-copy","title":"Investiture Paschal Candle – Catholic Easter Vigil \u0026 Resurrection Church Candle","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelebrate the glorious Resurrection of Jesus Christ with the Investiture Paschal Candle, a beautiful expression of Christ's divine kingship, heavenly glory, and victory over sin and death.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInvestiture Paschal Candle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e draws inspiration from the majesty and glory of the Risen Christ. The name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInvestiture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e evokes the conferring of dignity and authority, offering a meaningful theme for contemplating Jesus Christ as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis traditional Catholic Easter candle serves as a sacred symbol of Christ's Resurrection, His triumph over death, and His eternal reign.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for Catholic churches, cathedrals, basilicas, chapels, monasteries, and religious communities, the Investiture Paschal Candle provides a dignified focal point for the celebration of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEaster Vigil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Easter Sunday, and the entire Easter season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the solemn Easter Vigil, the Paschal Candle is lit from the newly blessed Easter fire and carried in procession into the darkened church. Its flame represents Jesus Christ, the Light of the World, whose Resurrection brings salvation, hope, and the promise of eternal life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Investiture theme invites the faithful to contemplate the glory of the Risen Lord, whose sacrifice upon the Cross and victory over death reveal the fullness of God's saving love.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether your parish is preparing for Holy Week, replacing its existing Easter candle, or selecting a beautiful new Paschal Candle for its sanctuary, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInvestiture Catholic Paschal Candle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers a meaningful expression of faith and Catholic liturgical tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul 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A meaningful addition to Catholic churches, chapels, and sacred worship spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEaster Vigil Tradition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for the solemn lighting and procession of the Paschal Candle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Liturgical Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Appropriate for the Easter season, Catholic Baptisms, and funeral liturgies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for Catholic Churches:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for parish churches, cathedrals, basilicas, monasteries, seminaries, and religious communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoordinating Church Furnishings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e May be displayed with a compatible Paschal candle stand or traditional Easter candleholder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sacred Meaning of Investiture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn religious and historical tradition, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003einvestiture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e refers to the formal conferring of office, dignity, or authority.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a spiritual theme, it invites reflection upon Jesus Christ, whose Resurrection reveals His victory over death and whose eternal kingship is proclaimed throughout Sacred Scripture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Book of Revelation describes Christ as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"King of kings and Lord of lords.\" — Revelation 19:16\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough His Passion, Death, and Resurrection, Jesus Christ accomplished the work of redemption and opened the way to eternal life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe glory of the Risen Lord reminds the faithful that His kingdom is everlasting and His victory over death is complete.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInvestiture Paschal Candle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e expresses this theme through the central symbol of Easter: the light of the Risen 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